Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Ed., Hinkle & Cheever | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) Lab Values
- Women: 3.5-5.5 million cells/ MuL
- Men: 4.3-5.9 million cells/ MuL
Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment
- Destruction of Connective Tissue and Synovial Membrane
- Inflammation of Joints
- Morning Stiffness
- Nodules
- Joint Deformities
Rheumatoid Arthritis Interventions
- Heat and Cold Applications
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Balance Rest and Activity
- NSAIDs
- DMARDs
- Glucocorticoids
- PT/OT
- Reconstructive Joint Surgery
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Assessment
- Multisystem Inflammatory Disorder
- Malar Rash
- Discoid Rash
- Arrhythmias
- Arthritis
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Seizures
- Glomerulonephritis
- Periods of Exacerbation and Remission
- Diagnosed by ANA (Anti-nuclear antibody assay)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Interventions
- Avoid Sunlight
- Glucocorticoids
- Methotrexate
- NSAIDs
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Azathioprine
- Monitor for Renal Failure (ARF)
- Manage Pain
Osteoarthritis Assessment
- Aging
- Articular Cartilage Destruction
- Biomechanical Stress
- Asymmetric
- Pain Decreases with Rest
- Morning Stiffness under 30 Minutes
- Crepitus
- DIP and PIP Joints
Osteoarthritis Interventions
- Balance Rest and Activity
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Heat and Cold Applications
- Intra-articular Injection
- NSAIDs
- Reconstructive Joint Surgery